SOLUTION: 59. A ball is thrown into the air. The path of the ball is described by the equations h(t)=-16t^2+80t+5, where h is the height of the ball after t seconds. Using this equation what

Algebra ->  Complex Numbers Imaginary Numbers Solvers and Lesson -> SOLUTION: 59. A ball is thrown into the air. The path of the ball is described by the equations h(t)=-16t^2+80t+5, where h is the height of the ball after t seconds. Using this equation what      Log On


   

Question 697458: 59. A ball is thrown into the air. The path of the ball is described by the equations h(t)=-16t^2+80t+5, where h is the height of the ball after t seconds. Using this equation what does the 5 represent
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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The 5 represents the initial height of the ball.
This can be seen by setting t=0.